Nora
“Please hang on,” someone urged softly.
A warmth I hadn't felt in a long time began to soothe the chill buried deep in my bones. Each steady beat of a familiar heart, muffled through layers of fabric, brought a sense of calm I desperately needed.
Slowly, I opened my eyes just enough to make out Clyde’s anxious expression. He was holding me securely in his strong arms.
What happened? Why is he here? Memories started to drift back. Barbara’s cruel whip, the biting cold, Lina’s desperate cries, and the warmth of her embrace. Had Clyde arrived just in time to save me? How did he know? Aura had locked us up, ensuring no messages could reach the outside world. The only explanation was that he came of his own accord... perhaps out of concern?
After nearly a week, did I finally cross his
